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É2535841000bËÍ
2535841000
Order no. 6515 7980 13 Part no. 253 584 10 00 Edition B-2016
COMAND
Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 COMAND Operating Instructions É2535841000bËÍ 2535841000 Order no. 6515 7980 13 Part no. 253 584 10 00 Edition B-2016...
  • Page 2 Symbols Publication details In this Operator's Manual you will find the fol- Internet lowing symbols: Further information about Mercedes-Benz WARNING vehicles and about Daimler AG can be found Warning notes make you aware of dangers on the following websites: which could pose a threat to your health or life, or to the health and life of others.
  • Page 3 Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz First, familiarize yourself with your COMAND system. Read these operating instructions, particularly the safety and warning notes, before you drive off. This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your COMAND system and to avoid endangering yourself and others.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Index ............4 Overview and operation ..... 19 Introduction ......... 15 System settings ........37 Vehicle functions ........ 49 Navigation ........... 61 Telephone .......... 109 Online and Internet functions ..145 Radio ..........165 Media ..........177 Sound ..........207 SIRIUS Weather ........

  • Page 6: Index

    Index Sending text messages ....128 1, 2, 3 ... Starting route guidance ....127 360° camera Storing a phone number as a Displaying images ......52 speed dial number ......129 Opening the camera cover for Voice tags ........129 cleaning (COMAND) ......
  • Page 7 Index Opening and selecting an entry ..132 Saving an entry in the address Back button ......... 23 book ..........133 ® Bluetooth Calling up the compass display ..104 Activating audio mode ....196 Car pool lanes ........66 Activating/deactivating ....
  • Page 8 SELECT switch ......... 57 Entering a point of interest ....72 Configuring individual drive pro- Entering using geo-coordinates ..79 gram ..........57 Entering using Mercedes-Benz Displaying engine data ..... 58 Apps ..........79 Displaying vehicle data ....58 General notes ........67 Individual configuration setting Keyword search .......
  • Page 9 Index Reading .......... 138 Saving the sender in the address Handwriting recognition book ..........143 Switching text reader function Settings ......... 136 on/off ..........27 Storing the sender as a new entry Touchpad ......... 27 in the address book ....... 142 Heading up (navigation) .....
  • Page 10 Building images ........ 99 Memory card Country-specific information .... 99 see SD memory card Displaying the next intersection ..98 Mercedes-Benz Apps ......157 Elevation modeling ......99 Microphone, switching on/off ..119 Map heading up ....... 97 Mobile phone Map settings ........
  • Page 11 Ending the connection ....152 Info on navigation ......105 Establishing a connection ....151 Lane recommendation ..... 85 Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ..157 Map functions ........96 Manually setting the access data Moving the map ....... 64 of the mobile phone network pro- Off-road/Off-map (off-road desti- vider ..........
  • Page 12 Alert when approaching (personal POI) ..........80 Radio General notes ........79 Activating/deactivating the sta- Importing via Mercedes-Benz tion presets display ....... 169 Apps ..........81 Deleting a station ......168 Recording the route ......83 Displaying information ....170 Saving ..........
  • Page 13 Index Switching object detection on/ Tagging music tracks ..... 174 SD memory card off ............ 54 Switching on/off (COMAND) ... 53 Ejecting .......... 182 Receiving vCards ....... 131 Inserting ........182 Inserting/removing ......182 Redialing (telephone) ......118 Searching for a gas station Reducing the volume When the fuel level is low ....
  • Page 14 Index State/province E-mail settings ....... 136 Selecting .......... 68 Ending an active call ...... 121 Stop function Entering a number ......117 Video DVD ........205 Entering phone numbers ....117 Storing stations Establishing the connection from Radio ..........168 the mobile phone ......
  • Page 15 Index USB audio mode Downloading manually ....137 Editing text templates ....141 Selecting a track ......184 USB devices Inbox ..........138 Reading .......... 138 Connecting to the Media Inter- Reading aloud ........ 139 face ..........182 Settings ......... 136 see Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode Storing sender in address book ..
  • Page 16 Index Weather memory (SIRIUS) Selecting an area ......215 Storing an area ......215 Web browser Entering a web address ....158 WiFi Activating ......... 42 Connecting the device ..... 42...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Introduction other road and traffic rules and regulations Operating safety narrow bridges Important safety notes COMAND can give incorrect navigation com- mands if the actual street/traffic situation WARNING does not correspond with the digital map's Modifications to electronic components, their data.
  • Page 18 Further information on pro- Changes or modifications not expressly tection against theft can be obtained from an approved by the party responsible for com- authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. pliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Qualified specialist workshop...
  • Page 19 ("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all lia- bility arising from the extraction of this infor- This vehicle is equipped with an event data mation by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz per- recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR sonnel. is to record data that will assist in under- standing how a vehicle’s systems performed...
  • Page 20 Introduction this website: http://www.mercedes- benz.com/opensource. Your COMAND equipment These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your COMAND system, as available at the time of going to print. Country-specific dif- ferences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here.
  • Page 21 Overview ..........20 Touchpad ..........24 Basic functions ........29 Character entry (telephony) ....31 Character entry (navigation) ....32 Favorites ..........34...

  • Page 22: Radio

    Overview Overview Components COMAND display DVD changer or single DVD drive Single DVD drive Touchpad (for COMAND with touchpad) Controller COMAND consists of: the display The COMAND display has 960 x 540 pixels. the single DVD drive the buttons the controller the touchpad (for COMAND with touchpad) ports in the center console (2 x USB, SD card slot) ®...

  • Page 23: Sirius Weather

    Messaging functions (text messages, touchpad email) Address book Internet browser Display Mercedes-Benz Apps with Google Local General notes Search™, destination/route download, Facebook, Google Street View™, stock ! Avoid any direct contact with the display prices, news and much more surface. Pressure on the display surface...
  • Page 24 Overview Main display field Climate control status display The example shows media playback in SD memory card mode. Cleaning instructions ! Do not touch the display. The display has a very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a risk of scratching. If you have to clean the screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent and a soft, lint-free cloth.

  • Page 25: Back Button

    Overview Buttons and controller Overview Navigation button Radio button Media button Telephone and address book button Vehicle and system settings button Back button Favorites button Adjusts the volume or mutes Switches COMAND on or off Controller Example shown with touchpad Back button Controller You can use the % button to exit a menu or...

  • Page 26: Overview

    Touchpad Favorites button Mute With the favorites button, you can select, add ó Switches on the Voice Control Sys- or edit favorites. tem (see the separate operating Press the favorites button on the controller. instructions) The favorites are displayed. To select a favorite: turn and press the controller.

  • Page 27: Calling Up Quick Access For Audio And Telephone

    Touchpad Do not press your finger too hard on the Switching the touchpad on/off touchpad. This could cause malfunctions. Press the Ø button. Use one finger to press the touch-sensitive The vehicle menu is displayed. surface until you reach the pressure point. To select System Settings: slide 6 turn...
  • Page 28 Touchpad Operating the control for vehicle and Touch the touch-sensitive surface again sound settings with one finger. Swipe your finger in any direction. The map is moved is the direction of move- ment. Zooming in on the map Touch the touch-sensitive surface with two fingers, spaced slightly apart.

  • Page 29: Touchpad

    Touchpad Switching the text reader function of Handwriting recognition the handwriting recognition on/off Handwriting recognition overview You can switch the text reader function of the handwriting recognition on or off. Press the Ø button. The vehicle menu is displayed. To select System Settings: slide 6 turn and press the controller.

  • Page 30: Changing The Input Language For Handwriting Recognition

    Touchpad Deleting characters Changing the input language for hand- writing recognition Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or characters has been selected. Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers or characters has been selected. Use your finger to touch the touch-sensi- tive surface and swipe to the left.

  • Page 31: Basic Functions

    Basic functions To switch from handwriting recognition Basic functions on the touchpad to character entry Switches COMAND on/off using the controller: press the controller. Character entry using the controller is Press the u button on the center con- active. sole to the right of the controller. When you switch on COMAND, a warning message will appear.
  • Page 32 Basic functions Adjusting the volume for phone calls Select +: while route guidance is active, You can adjust the volume for hands-free show the menu and press the controller mode during a telephone call. page 87). Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the controller.

  • Page 33: Character Entry (Telephony)

    Character entry (telephony) marking is shown in main function bar : or Character entry (telephony) menu bar ;. To select a menu item: turn and press the controller. Once you have selected a menu item in :, the last menu set for the selected function appears.
  • Page 34 Character entry (navigation) Symbol Function Deletes a character/an entry 4, 5 Selects the input line 2, 3 Moves the cursor within the input line ¬ Finishes an entry & Cancels input To select a character: turn and press the Inserts a paragraph controller.

  • Page 35: Character Entry (Navigation)

    Character entry (navigation) The example shows the address entry The example shows the character entry when page 67). you save a destination as a navigable contact in the address book ( page 68). To enter a character: turn, slide 6 or To select an input line: slide 6 and turn 5 and press the controller.

  • Page 36: Favorites

    Favorites nized character. Character entry can be Symbol Function continued. è Switches to keyword search To delete a character: touch the touch- page 70) sensitive surface with your finger and glide your finger to the left. 4, 5 Selects the input line The character last entered is deleted.

  • Page 37: Adding

    Favorites the favorites button on the controller until Displaying and selecting favorites the favorites are displayed. To display the favorites overview: press Turn and press the controller. the favorites button on the controller. If a favorite is stored over another favorite, To call up favorites: turn and press the the favorite underneath is deleted.

  • Page 38: Deleting

    Favorites To select Move: turn and press the control- ler. To store the favorite in the desired order: turn and press the controller. If a favorite is stored over another favorite, the favorite underneath is deleted. Deleting favorites Press the favorites button on the controller. The favorites are displayed.

  • Page 39: System Settings

    Your COMAND equipment ....38 Important safety notes ....... 38 Display settings ........38 Time settings ........39 Text reader settings ......41 Voice Control System settings ..41 WiFi ............42 Bluetooth ® settings ......44 Automatic volume adjustment ..45 Setting the system language .....

  • Page 40: Setting

    Display settings Your COMAND equipment These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your COMAND system, as available at the time of going to print. Country-specific dif- ferences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here.

  • Page 41: Time Settings

    Time settings Switching automatic time on and off Design Explanation Automatic Time Settings function is Day Mode The display is set perma- used to activate or deactivate the automatic nently to day design. setting of the time and date. This function is The display is set perma- Night Mode activated when the vehicle leaves the factory.

  • Page 42: Setting

    Time settings Setting summer and standard time Manual time setting You can use the Daylight Saving Time menu to set automatic summer time change- over or switch the summer time setting on or off. The changeover to summer time advan- ces the time by one hour.

  • Page 43: Text Reader Settings

    Voice Control System settings Setting the time and date format Text reader settings Use this function to set the time and date for- Press the Ø button. mat for all displays in the vehicle. Press the Ø button. Press Vehicle in the main function bar.

  • Page 44: Wifi

    WiFi Select WiFi. Individualization The WiFi menu appears. Using individualization, you can fine-tune the Select Activate. Voice Control System to your own voice. This Press the controller. will help improve voice recognition (see the Switch the connection on O or off ª, separate operating instructions).
  • Page 45 WiFi Connecting the device via the security The vehicle is displayed with the SSID WLAN XXXXX. The device to be connected generates a PIN. This PIN is also entered on COMAND. Connecting the device by pressing a button (push button) To select Vehicle from the main function...

  • Page 46: Bluetooth ® Settings

    ® Bluetooth settings To select Vehicle from the main function Select Change SSID. bar: turn and press the controller. A dialog for entering the SSID appears. To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the Enter the new SSID. controller. Select ¬.

  • Page 47: Automatic Volume Adjustment

    Calling up and editing the Favorites function To select System Settings: slide 6, Setting the system language turn and press the controller. A menu appears. This function allows you to determine the lan- guage for the menu displays and the naviga- To select Activate Bluetooth: turn and...

  • Page 48: Importing/Exporting Data

    Importing/exporting data Calling up the Favorites function via the Using this function, you can do the following system menu: with your personal COMAND data: Press the Ø button. transfer from one system or vehicle to another system or vehicle. make a backup copy (export data) and load Press Vehicle in the main function bar.

  • Page 49: Importing/Exporting Data

    Personal music files in the MEDIA REGISTER Connect a USB device (e.g. a USB memory cannot be saved and imported again using stick) ( page 182). this function. Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data.

  • Page 50: Reset Function

    Resetting is recommended before selling or transferring ownership of your vehicle, for example. Data on the internal hard drive, e.g. music files in the MEDIA REGISTER, will be deleted. Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data. Press the Ø button. Press Vehicle in the main function bar.
  • Page 51 Your COMAND equipment ....50 Important safety notes ....... 50 Vehicle settings ........50 360° camera ........52 Rear view camera ........ 53 Climate control settings ..... 54 DYNAMIC SELECT ........ 57...

  • Page 52: Your Comand Equipment

    Vehicle settings Selecting a different vehicle setting: Your COMAND equipment To activate the menu for selecting the vehi- These operating instructions describe all cle setting: slide 5 the controller. the standard and optional equipment of Exiting the vehicle settings: your COMAND system, as available at the time of going to print.
  • Page 53 Vehicle settings Setting the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature Activating/deactivating the auto- matic folding mirror function This function makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier. When the Automatic Mirror Folding func- tion is activated, the exterior mirrors fold in Call up Vehicle Settings page 50).

  • Page 54: 360° Camera

    360° camera Call up Vehicle Settings page 50). 360° camera To select Automatic Locking: turn and General notes press the controller. The function switches on or off, depending The 360° camera surveys the vehicle sur- on the previous setting. roundings and assists you, for example when parking or at exits with reduced visibility.

  • Page 55: Rear View Camera

    Rear view camera Switching the display on automatically Rear view camera You can automatically switch the 360 cam- General notes era display using reverse gear The rear view camera covers the immediate page 53). surroundings of the vehicle and assists you when parking.

  • Page 56: Overview

    Climate control settings the climate control bar ( page 54) to Object detection switch to the climate control menu. The rear view camera can detect moving and stationary objects. If, for example, a pedes- trian or another vehicle is detected, these Settings in the climate control bar objects are marked with bars.

  • Page 57: Climate Control Settings

    Climate control settings Call up the climate control bar ( page 54). Call up the climate control bar ( page 54). To select the current temperature on the To select J: turn and press the control- left or right: turn and press the controller. ler.
  • Page 58 Climate control settings Call up the climate control menu Exiting a menu: page 55). Press the % button. To select Climate Mode: turn and press the controller. To change the setting: turn the controller. Settings in the bottom bar of the cli- mate control menu Exiting a menu: Switching climate control on/off...

  • Page 59: Dynamic Select

    DYNAMIC SELECT can set the following programs in the Off‐ Deactivating the cooling with air dehu- road Settings menu: midification function reduces fuel con- sumption. Slippery Off-road Synchronizing the climate control set- Gradient tings Rocking free Use O Sync (synchronization) to select the Trailer climate control setting for all zones together O or separately ª.

  • Page 60: Displaying Engine Data

    DYNAMIC SELECT Compass display Setting off-road program Longitudinal and latitudinal angle To switch the off-road program on: press button. Daytime or night-time view is shown depend- A window appears after a short while. ing on the automatic light sensor. To confirm Adjust: press the controller. Offroad Settings menu appears.
  • Page 61 DYNAMIC SELECT You can make the following settings for the suspension: Comfort Sport Sport + You can make the following settings for the steering: Comfort Sport You can choose from the following settings for climate control: Comfort You can choose from the following settings for the ECO start/stop function: Switches the ECO start/stop function...

  • Page 63: Navigation

    Your COMAND equipment ....62 Introduction ......... 62 Basic settings ........64 Destination entry ........ 66 Personal POIs and routes ....79 Route guidance ........84 Real-time traffic reports ..... 91 Storing destinations ......94 Map functions ........96 Navigation functions ......103 Problems with the navigation sys- tem .............

  • Page 64: Your Comand Equipment

    Introduction does not correspond with the digital map's Your COMAND equipment data. For example, a route may have been diverted or the direction of a one-way street These operating instructions describe all may have changed. the standard and optional equipment of For this reason, you must always observe your COMAND system, as available at the road and traffic rules and regulations during...

  • Page 65: Showing/Hiding The Menu

    Introduction soon as the speed falls below approximately Access within navigation: 2 mph (3 km/h), the restriction becomes From any menu, press the ß button. inactive. The navigation menu appears. When the restriction is active, certain entries Press the controller. cannot be made.

  • Page 66: Moving

    Basic settings Slide 5 the controller. To show the menu: slide 6 the control- Full screen symbol : appears. ler. Press the controller. To select Options: turn and press the con- troller. Select Route Settings. Moving the map Select a route type. A filled circle indicates the current selec- tion.

  • Page 67: Basic Settings

    Basic settings Function activated: after each route calcu- Navigation includes carpool lanes if the car- lation, route alternatives are offered that pool lanes option is activated. correspond to the local conditions Depending on local conditions, COMAND page 88). may not always be able to include all route If desired, you can have COMAND calculate options.

  • Page 68: Car Pool Lanes

    Destination entry To show the menu: slide 6 the control- there are two people in the vehicle. However, there are also carpool lanes which can only be ler. used when there are three or more people in To select Options: turn and press the con- the vehicle.

  • Page 69: General Notes

    Destination entry City/ZIP, street, intersection is possible, park the vehicle paying attention to traffic conditions and operate the equip- Street, City/ZIP, house number ment when the vehicle is stationary. Street, City/ZIP, intersection The address can be entered faster by entering You must observe the legal requirements for the street before the city if the address has an the country in which you are currently driving...

  • Page 70: Saving

    Destination entry To call up the list: slide 5 the controller You can use Last Used to select the last selected state (USA) or province (Canada). repeatedly until the character bar disap- You can also select Mexico and The Baha- pears.

  • Page 71: Destination Entry

    Destination entry As the home address: select As "My system displays the linear distance to the destination, the direction to the destination Address". and the Road Not Mapped message. COMAND stores your home address under My Address in the list of contacts. Selection Continue: If Calculate Alter‐...

  • Page 72: Keyword Search

    Destination entry Selecting search results Keyword search Entering keywords The search results are divided into catego- ries, such as addresses. The number of The keyword search is used to help find des- exact/total hits is shown in brackets. tinations using fragments of words. The key- Further search results are displayed, if word search is tolerant of errors.

  • Page 73: Searching Via Comand

    Destination entry Selecting a state/province To select a POI: select POIs in the Vicinity All POIs by turning and To switch to navigation mode: press the pressing the controller. Ø button. A list appears. The search results are dis- To show the menu: slide 6 the control- played according to the linear distance, starting with those closest.

  • Page 74: Selecting An Address Book Con Tact As A Destination

    Destination entry To switch to navigation mode: press the Selecting a destination from the list of Ø button. last destinations To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler. To select Destination: turn and press the controller. Select From Contacts. Select the destination.

  • Page 75: Search

    Destination entry Defining the position for the POI search Selection Instructions Near Destination Call up the POI menu ( page 72). (when route guidance is To select Near Destination: turn and press the controller. active) Select a POI category ( page 74).

  • Page 76: Category

    The POI list with character bar appears. Enter a name. To select Mercedes-Benz Service: turn and press the con- troller. Search By Phone Num‐ Call up the POI menu ( page 72).
  • Page 77 Destination entry Requirements for "Viewing the vicinity of the Calculate Alternative Routes destination" and "Loading data from the Inter- activated ( page 64), Continue is availa- net" (Canada): a mobile phone must be con- ble. ® nected via Bluetooth page 112) or USB page 198) with COMAND.

  • Page 78: Entering Intermediate Destina Tions

    Destination entry To show the menu: slide 6 the control- Entering intermediate destinations ler. Introduction To select Destination: turn and press the controller. You can also map the route to the destination yourself by entering up to four intermediate Select Using Map.
  • Page 79 Card page 82). is connected. To load data from the Internet: select From Enter a destination www. from Mercedes-Benz Mercedes- If an Internet address is available, data is Benz Apps Apps ( page 79). loaded from the Internet. Using Geo-...

  • Page 80: Searching For A Gas Station When The Fuel Level Is Low

    Destination entry To store an intermediate destination in the order, at least one intermediate destina- the destination memory: select Save tion and the destination must be entered. page 94). To change the order: in the menu, select To accept an intermediate destination: Move.

  • Page 81: Personal Pois And Routes

    Select From Mercedes-Benz Apps. The use of personal POIs for displaying traffic The list of Mercedes-Benz Apps appears surveillance equipment is not permitted in page 155). every country. Please observe the country- specific regulations and always drive at a suit-...

  • Page 82: Settings For Personal Pois

    Not Classified on the SD memory card. Standard entry for personal POIs To select a category: turn the controller Mercedes-Benz Apps and press to confirm. Personal POIs (destinations, routes) that All personal POIs in the selected category you have imported via the online functions are displayed O or not displayed ª,...

  • Page 83: Saving

    Importing personal destinations and sonal POI will only be stored in the "Last routes via Mercedes-Benz Apps destinations" memory. You can use Mercedes-Benz Apps (e.g. Down- load POI, Local Search) to import destinations Personal POI from destination address to navigation ( page 155).

  • Page 84: Selecting And Editing

    To select a category or Personal Routes: turn and press the controller. The Mercedes-Benz Apps may generate a The available personal POIs or route entries route based on a different map from the are displayed. one used by COMAND. Points on the route Select personal POI or personal route.

  • Page 85: Recording The Route

    Personal POIs and routes Set the map scale ( page 96). When recording the route, bear in mind the following: To switch to the menu: press the % but- ton. if the SD memory card is inserted, it must not be removed during recording. To call the personal POI: turn and press if route recording is started manually, it the controller to select Call.

  • Page 86: Route Guidance

    Route guidance Select Personal Routes. If you do not follow the navigation announce- Previously recorded routes are displayed. ments or if you leave the calculated route, COMAND automatically calculates a new To select a route, turn and press the con- route to the destination.

  • Page 87: Lane Recommendation

    Route guidance Announcement phase 0 ft and the current vehicle position symbol has reached the white change-of-direction point. When the change of direction is completed, the map will appear in full screen mode again. Display on highways Next road or direction Point at which the change of direction takes place (white dot) Change of direction (turn right here)
  • Page 88 Route guidance Possible lane ;: you will only be able to com- displayed along with their immediate distan- plete the next change of direction in this lane. ces from the current vehicle position. Recommended lane =: in this lane you will Calling up the selection mode be able to complete the next change of direc- tion and the one after that.
  • Page 89 Route guidance Using the traffic jam function To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler. To select +: turn and press the controller. The navigation announcement is repeated. If the Repeat Spoken Driving Recom‐ mendations function has previously been added as a favorite, you can alternatively select the function using the favorites but- ton (...

  • Page 90: Alternative Route

    Route guidance To switch to navigation mode: press the Canceling/continuing route guidance Ø button. Canceling route guidance To show the menu: slide 6 the control- Slide 6 the controller. ler. The menu is shown. To select Route: turn and press the con- To select Destination: turn and press the troller.

  • Page 91: Traffic Jam Function

    Route guidance To display additional route sections: You can call up alternative routes to the cur- rent route. turn the controller. The position of the change of direction that Routes 1, 2 and 4 are displayed with a dark belongs to the respective route section is blue line.

  • Page 92: Off-Road

    Route guidance Route guidance to an off-road destina- To show the menu: slide 6 the control- tion ler. To select Route: turn and press the con- COMAND can guide you to destinations troller. which are within the area of the digital map, Select Detour.

  • Page 93: Real-Time Traffic Reports

    Real-time traffic reports In the display, you will then see the Road Not To hide the menu: slide 5 and press the Mapped message, an arrow and the distance controller. to the destination. The direction arrow shows The map can be seen in the full-screen dis- the compass heading to the destination.

  • Page 94: Real-Time Traffic Report

    Real-time traffic reports To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø button. To show the menu: slide 6 the control- ler. To select Traffic: turn and press the con- troller. If satellite signals cannot be received or there are no traffic reports, you will see a message to this effect.

  • Page 95: Real-Time Traffic Reports

    Real-time traffic reports To show the menu: slide 6 the control- To select the road, area or region: turn ler. the controller and press to confirm. The traffic report is displayed ( page 92). To select Traffic: turn and press the con- There may be several traffic reports for the troller.

  • Page 96: Read-Aloud Function Automatic

    Storing destinations Starting the text reader function man- Storing destinations ually General notes To switch to navigation mode: press the If a route to a destination has been calculated, Ø button. COMAND saves the destination to the last To show the menu: slide 6 the control- destinations memory.

  • Page 97: Storing Destinations

    Storing destinations Enter a surname and first name. Character Enter a surname and first name. Character entry ( page 31). entry ( page 32). To select OK: turn and press the controller. Select OK. Saving Successful message Saving Successful message appears.

  • Page 98: Map Settings

    Map functions To select Delete Delete All: turn and Editing the last destinations press the controller. A prompt appears. Select or No. Selecting deletes the selected desti- nation or all destinations. Map functions General notes Company logos displayed on the map are To switch to navigation mode: press the trademarks of the respective companies and ß...

  • Page 99: Selecting Poi Symbols On The Map

    Map functions Selecting map orientation Change Explanation map direc- tion North Up 0 The map view is displayed so that north is always up. Heading ¤ The map view is aligned to the direction of travel. The direction of travel is always at the top;...

  • Page 100: Selecting Text Information On The Map

    The number of the map data version is shown. Turn and press the controller. Information about new versions of the digital map can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. To switch to navigation mode: press the ß button.

  • Page 101: Building Images

    Map functions To show the menu: slide 6 the control- Map display ler. Displaying the navigation map To select Options: turn and press the con- troller. Select Content. Select Version. Information on the current map version is shown. Rotating the 3D map COMAND displays the navigation map and globe satellite images.

  • Page 102: Avoiding An Area

    Map functions Avoiding a new area in via the COMAND Internet and online func- tion. The availability of information is country- dependent. Information can include maxi- mum speeds, driving with low-beam head- lamps or legal alcohol limits, for example. To switch to navigation mode: press the Ø...

  • Page 103: Map Functions

    Map functions To select an area: when the map with To display/change an area: mark an area crosshair appears, press the controller. by turning the controller. A red square appears on the map, symbol- Slide 9 the controller. izing the area to be blocked. To select Display/Change: press the con- To change the size of the area, turn the troller.

  • Page 104: Updating

    Information about new versions of the digital tion map can be obtained from an authorized You can display the SIRIUS XM service infor- Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the dig- mation. ital map updated there using a data medium, or you can update it yourself.

  • Page 105: Navigation Functions

    Navigation functions The update can only be performed: Turn the controller to display the navigation functions one after another. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center To change to the map: turn the controller for map data for North America until Navigation is shown and then press The map software is not provided on DVD.

  • Page 106: Calling Up The Compass Display

    Navigation functions Call up the navigation menu ( page 103). Calling up the compass display Turn the controller until Drive Informa‐ tion is brought to the front. Press the controller. Starting Drive Information. Please Wait... message appears. You will then see maps with the current vehicle position and the vicinity of the des- tination in different scales, these are auto- matically displayed one after another.

  • Page 107: Info On Navigation

    Navigation functions Info on navigation Call up the navigation menu ( page 103). Turn the controller until Info on Naviga‐ tion is brought to the front. Press the controller. The Digital Operator's Manual is opened at the section on navigation. Alternatively you can call up this function using the touchpad ( page 25).

  • Page 108: Problems With The Navigation System

    Problems with the navigation system Problems with the navigation system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions COMAND does not Route guidance is canceled if you interrupt the journey for more resume route guidance than two hours. after the journey has "Interrupting the journey"...
  • Page 109 Clean the data medium. Restart the update. The data medium is scratched. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. There is overheating due to excessive temperatures in the vehicle interior. Wait until the vehicle interior has cooled down. Restart the update.

  • Page 111: Telephone

    Your COMAND equipment ....110 Important safety notes ..... 110 General notes ........110 Telephone menu ........ 111 Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone ........112 Reception and transmission vol- ume ............ 116 Using the telephone ......117 Mobile phone voice recognition ..121 Phone book ........

  • Page 112: Your Comand Equipment

    Internet at WARNING www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com. If you operate mobile communication equip- Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis- ment while driving, you will be distracted from tance center at traffic conditions. You could also lose control 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) for of the vehicle.

  • Page 113: Telephone Menu

    Telephone menu Call disconnection while the vehicle is Telephone menu in motion A call may be disconnected if: there is insufficient network coverage in certain areas. you move from one transmitter/receiver area (cell) into another and no channels are free. you use a SIM card that is not compatible with the network available.

  • Page 114: Connecting/Disconnecting A Mobile Phone

    PIN when prompted to do so (see the man- calling. ufacturer's operating instructions). In the USA, you can get in touch with the ® Activate Bluetooth and, if necessary, Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ® Bluetooth visibility for other devices (see ter on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes the manufacturer's operating instructions). (1-800-367-6372).

  • Page 115: Searching For A Mobile Phone

    ® and connecting Bluetooth -capable mobile in the device list. phones can be found on the Internet at The duration of the search depends on the http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ number of Bluetooth ® telephones within connect. range and their characteristics. You can authorize up to 15 mobile phones.

  • Page 116: Authorizing A Mobile Phone (Con Necting)

    Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone The passkey is a one- to sixteen-digit num- Authorizing a mobile phone (connect- ber combination which you can choose ing) yourself. Authorization via Secure Simple Pairing COMAND: enter the passkey using the character bar. If COMAND has found your mobile phone, you can authorize (connect) it.

  • Page 117: Switching Between Mobile Phones

    Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone To select Connect via Phone: turn and choose yourself. Enter the same passkey on press the controller. both COMAND and the mobile phone and A message is displayed, stating that you confirm. Depending on the mobile phone can start the search on your mobile phone.

  • Page 118: Reception And Transmission Volume

    To highlight the desired mobile phone in the visit www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com. device list: turn the controller. Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis- To select G: slide 9 the controller. tance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (USA) or Customer Rela- To select Deauthorize: turn and press the tions at 1-800-387-0100 (Canada).

  • Page 119: Using The Telephone

    Using the telephone Incorrect settings may have an impact on Making a call the quality of calls. Using the telephone menu To call up the telephone menu: press the Using the telephone % button. To select all numbers one after the other in Accepting a call the telephone menu: turn and press the To select w Accept: press the control-...

  • Page 120: Functions Available During A Call

    Using the telephone Redial Using speed dial To call up the telephone menu: press the To call up the telephone menu: press the % button. % button. To select w in the telephone menu: turn To highlight a number from the character and press the controller.

  • Page 121: Sending Dtmf Tones

    Using the telephone Adding a call Sending DTMF tones If the mobile phone network provider and the This function is not supported by all mobile mobile phone support the function, you can phones. make another call during an existing call. The Answering machines or other devices can be previously active call is held.

  • Page 122: Call Waiting

    Using the telephone Switching between the calls Add a call ( page 119). To select ° or ° : turn and press the Answer an incoming call ( page 120). controller. To select Conference in the telephone menu: turn and press the controller. Press 6 on the multifunction steering The new participant is included in the con- wheel.

  • Page 123: Mobile Phone Voice Recognition

    Phone book Rejecting: Press ñ on the multifunction steering wheel. To select = Reject: turn and press the The mobile phone voice recognition is stop- controller. ped. Press ~ on the multifunction steering wheel. Phone book The behavior after the call is rejected Introduction depends on your mobile phone and mobile phone network provider.

  • Page 124: Symbol Overview

    Phone book To call up the telephone menu: press the Find contact % button. Using the character bar To select Name in the telephone menu: turn and press the controller. If the phone book contains contacts, they will be displayed in alphabetical order. The character bar at the bottom of the display is active.

  • Page 125: Adding Information To A Contact

    Phone book Information about character entry Adding a new contact page 31). Using the touchpad You determine the first letter of the contact you are looking for with the first character you enter. Draw the letter on the touchpad surface. The first contact with the selected first character is highlighted in the phone book.

  • Page 126: Saving A Contact

    Phone book To select a category for the number, e.g. Search for a contact on the mobile phone Home: turn the controller and press to con- page 122). firm. To select G: slide 9 the controller. To select a telephone category, e.g. To select Save: turn and press the control- Mobile Phone: turn the controller and...

  • Page 127: Calling Up

    Address book To select Yes: turn and press the controller. The address book can store a total of The phone number is deleted. 5000 contacts. 2000 entries are reserved for perma- nently saved contacts. To select No: turn and press the controller. The process is canceled.
  • Page 128 Address book Draw additional letters on the touchpad Find contact surface one after another. Using the character bar To complete the search and return to the phone book: press the touchpad. Call up the address book ( page 125). To select and call the contact: glide up or To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the down and press.

  • Page 129: Address Book

    Address book Enter characters using the controller Displaying contact details page 31) or the touchpad ( page 27). To finish and save an entry: select ¬. A maximum of five telephone numbers can be saved for one contact. Starting route guidance to an address or geo-coordinates If an address with a ZIP code is saved, the address can be used for route guidance.

  • Page 130: Changing The Category Of An Entry

    Address book Sending text messages Editing a contact Call up the address book ( page 125). To select a contact: turn and press the con- troller. The details for the contact are displayed. To highlight the telephone number: turn the controller.

  • Page 131: Changing The Display And Sorting Criteria For Contacts

    Address book Deleting a voice tag Storing the phone number as a speed dial number Call up the address book ( page 125). Call up the address book ( page 125). Search for an address book entry with a voice tag ( page 126).

  • Page 132: Automatically Importing Contacts From The Phone

    Address book The contacts are sorted by surname and If the saved address book entry contains a displayed without a comma. phone number, the entry is also displayed in the phone book. First Name Last Name Saving or editing the contact data on The contacts are sorted by first name and COMAND does not change the contacts on displayed without a comma.

  • Page 133: Receiving Vcards

    Address book To select Download Contacts: turn and Source Prerequisites press the controller. Memory card The SD memory card is To select From Memory Card From USB inserted. It contains device: turn and press the controller. importable contact details. ® Receiving vCards via Bluetooth USB device The USB device is inserted...

  • Page 134: Call Lists

    Call lists The Call list option is not available unless a If you switch to another main function, mobile phone is connected to COMAND. e.g. navigation, while receiving vCards, the reception of vCards will be terminated. If the contact for an incoming call is not saved in the address book, you can use the call list to save the telephone number.

  • Page 135: Book

    Call lists Closing the call list Saving telephone numbers To select & to the left of the list: slide Adding new entries to the address book 8 the controller. Press the % button. The list is closed. You can also call up the list of dialed num- bers by pressing the 6 button when the telephone menu is shown.

  • Page 136: Speed Dial Lists

    Speed dial lists Adding information to an address book Canceling the overwriting of an entry entry To select No: turn and press the controller. The process is canceled. To call up the telephone menu: press the % button. To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the Deleting call lists controller.

  • Page 137: Messages

    Messages (text messages and e-mails) To highlight a memory position for the To select Call Lists: turn and press the speed dial: turn the controller. controller. If you highlight an entry that already exists Select Speed Dial Preset List. in the speed dial list, this is overwritten with The speed dial list is displayed.

  • Page 138: Calling Up The Settings Menu

    -capable mobile phone will be displayed. phones on the Internet at www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com. Configuring the text messages dis- Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis- played tance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes Call up the settings menu for messages (1-800-367-6372) (for the USA) or Customer page 136).

  • Page 139: Account

    Messages (text messages and e-mails) Deactivating the e-mail function Download option in the message menu. Call up the settings menu for messages page 136). The messages are not displayed auto- To select E-Mail Off: turn and press the matically. You can display the 100 new- controller.

  • Page 140: Inbox

    Messages (text messages and e-mails) In the message folder mail settings, manual downloading is not possible. Updating from the e-mail server by the mobile phone Select From the E-Mail Server. The e-mails in the mobile phone are upda- ted. This function is not supported by all mobile phones.

  • Page 141: Displaying Details

    Messages (text messages and e-mails) This folder contains all the messages that To select Details: turn and press the con- you have saved as a draft. troller. The detailed view appears. Folders cannot be selected if they are To close the detailed display: slide 8 empty.

  • Page 142: Writing

    Messages (text messages and e-mails) To enter a phone number from the phone To call up the telephone menu: press the book: select Æ. % button. The contacts from the address book which To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the have a phone number are displayed.

  • Page 143: Editing Text Templates

    Messages (text messages and e-mails) Display the message ( page 138). Select the input line for a text message page 139) or e-mail ( page 140). To call up a menu: press the controller. To select text templates : in the character To select Reply: turn and press the con- bar: turn and press the controller.

  • Page 144: Using A Phone Number In The Text

    Messages (text messages and e-mails) Enter characters using the controller Calling a text message sender page 31) or the touchpad ( page 27). Display the message ( page 138). To finish the entry: select OK. To call up a menu: press the controller. The new contact has been created.

  • Page 145: Deleting

    Messages (text messages and e-mails) A maximum of five entries can be saved for one category. Saving the sender of an e-mail To call up the menu when an e-mail is dis- played: press the controller. To select Save Sender's E-Mail Address: turn and press the controller.
  • Page 147 General notes ........146 Conditions for access ....... 146 Setting up an Internet connection (Canada) ..........147 Establishing/ending the connec- tion ............. 151 Google™ local search ....... 152 Destination/route download ... 155 Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ... 157 Web browser ........158...

  • Page 148: Your Comand Equipment

    Conditions for access Your COMAND equipment Function restrictions (Canada) You will not be able to use the Mercedes-Benz These operating instructions describe all Apps and Internet connection, or will no lon- the standard and optional equipment of ger be able to use them, or may have to wait...

  • Page 149: Setting Up An Internet Connection

    A message is displayed telling you that the The driver is not permitted to call up websites settings for the Internet functions depend while driving and use of the Mercedes-Benz on your mobile phone network provider and Apps is restricted.

  • Page 150: Selecting

    Setting up an Internet connection (Canada) are connected with COMAND To select Predefined Settings: turn and press the controller. fulfill the conditions for the Internet func- A list of countries appears. tions have not yet been set up for the Internet If the mobile phone network provider pro- function vides multiple access data options, the rele-...

  • Page 151: Access Data Of The Mobile Phone

    Setting up an Internet connection (Canada) Explanation of the access data To select Manual Settings: turn and press the controller. Input field Meaning An overview of the provider settings appears. Access number for estab- Phone Num‐ Set access data ( page 149).

  • Page 152: Setting Up An Internet Connection (Canada)

    Setting up an Internet connection (Canada) Editing the access data Input field Meaning Auto DNS: Automatic allocation of DNS servers is activated. If the function is deactiva- ted, the DNS server addresses must be entered manually. DNS (Domain Name Service) Fields for entering the DNS1: DNS server addresses...

  • Page 153: Establishing/Ending The Connection

    The Internet access permission for the entering a web address ( page 158) mobile phone is now canceled. The mobile calling up the Mercedes-Benz mobile web- phone can now no longer be used by the site ( page 157) system for Internet functions.

  • Page 154: Entering A Search Position And Search Term

    You do not need a Google™ account to use Local Search. Ending the connection To call up Internet functions ( page 151). To select Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and USA: you cannot cancel the connection your- press the controller. self. The Internet connection is automatically To select...

  • Page 155: Google™ Local Search

    Google™ local search The following options are available for Using a search result as a destination Local Search: Select Set as Destination. At the current location The navigation is called up. You can use the search result as the destination for route Searches for destinations near the current calculation.

  • Page 156: Calling Up Settings

    To select Yes: turn and press the controller. The last search queries are deleted. To select No: turn and press the controller. The process is canceled. To call up Internet functions ( page 151). To select Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and press the controller.

  • Page 157: Destination/Route Download

    Enter the corresponding information in the list. If you send further destinations to the boxes shown. server, the oldest entries are deleted from the Select "Send to car". list. Select Mercedes-Benz as the vehicle brand.

  • Page 158: Deleting A Destination From The Server

    Destination/route download Display the destination in the vehicle Using destinations page 155). Displaying details To highlight a destination: turn the control- ler. To select G: slide 9 the controller. Select Call. You then switch to the telephone function and make the call ( page 117).

  • Page 159: Further Mercedes-Benz Apps

    To select the desired app: turn and press the controller. General notes Additional Mercedes-Benz Apps can be pur- To be able to use Mercedes-Benz Apps, you chased on the Mercedes-Benz website. You first have to register. To do so, you have to...

  • Page 160: Web Browser

    Press the % button. Entering a web address The Internet menu appears. Press the % button for longer than two seconds. The Mercedes-Benz Apps menu or the Internet menu appears. Adjusting the settings of individual apps To call up Internet functions ( page 151).

  • Page 161: Web Browser

    Web browser To show the menu: press the % but- Navigating the website ton. Step Result To call up the Options menu: select 3 by turning and pressing the controller. Turn the control- Navigates from one To close the website: select &. ler.

  • Page 162: Settings

    Web browser Adding to bookmarks To show the menu: press the % but- ton. Adds the current website to the favorites. The To select 3: turn and press the control- website can then be called up using the menu. ler. You can store up to 20 favorites in the menu.
  • Page 163 Web browser Changing settings To show the menu: press the % but- ton. To select the desired setting: turn and To select 3: turn and press the control- press the controller. ler. Switch the setting on O or off ª. A menu appears.

  • Page 164: Creating Favorites

    Web browser Selecting favorites Option Function To call up Internet functions ( page 151). Deletes all personal To select the Internet Favorites menu: data. turn and press the controller. Deletes data in the Cache The Favorites menu appears. cache. Select the desired bookmark. The favorite is opened in a new window.
  • Page 165 Web browser Press the % button for longer than two seconds. A prompt appears, asking whether you want to close the Internet browser. Select or No. If you select the application is closed. If you select the process is canceled.
  • Page 167 Your COMAND equipment ....166 Switching on the radio ..... 166 Overview ..........166 Setting the waveband ....... 167 Station ..........167 Tagging music tracks ....... 170 Displaying the artist and track ..170 Calling up sound settings ....170 Displaying information .....

  • Page 168: Your Comand Equipment

    Overview Your COMAND equipment Overview These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your COMAND system, as available at the time of going to print. Country-specific dif- ferences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here.

  • Page 169: Setting The Waveband

    Station Setting the waveband Station Button activation Selecting a station From the main display field In radio mode: press the $ button. A menu appears with a selection of All currently available stations are displayed. Radio HD Radio Radio Station In radio mode, turn the controller until the Presets Info on...

  • Page 170: Deleting A Station

    Station Using direct entry Using the search function In radio mode: slide 6 the controller. The radio menu bar appears. Select è and enter the first letters of the required station using the controller. Press to confirm. COMAND displays a list of available sta- tions.

  • Page 171: Activating/Deactivating The Sta Tion Presets Display

    Station To select the Save Current Station/ To select the Move Highlighted Sta‐ Channel option: turn and press the con- tion/Channel option: turn and press the troller. controller. The list of stored stations appears again. To select the position of the required preset entry: turn and press the controller.

  • Page 172: Tagging Music Tracks

    Satellite radio Deactivating Displaying information In radio mode: slide 6 the controller. To select Preset: turn and press the con- troller. To select Station Preset View: Off: turn and press the controller. A view of the last waveband you listened to appears.

  • Page 173: Registering

    These include environmental or topo- graphical conditions as well as other factors beyond the control of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. This means operation may not be possi- ble in certain areas. These include:...

  • Page 174: Overview

    Satellite radio ious categories such as News/Discussions, Switching to satellite radio Sports and Country (if available). The cate- To show the main function bar: slide 5 gory list is sorted alphabetically. The content the controller. of the categories is sorted by channel num- To select Radio: turn and press the con- bers.

  • Page 175: Memory Functions

    Satellite radio Selecting a channel via the satellite Memory functions radio station list Quick save: Set the desired channel in satellite radio mode. Press and hold the controller until the pre- set list appears. To select the preset number: turn and press the controller.

  • Page 176: Tagging Music Tracks

    Satellite radio Setting a music alert To select Options in the radio menu bar: turn and press the controller. To select Alert for Artist, Track & Sports Event: turn and press the control- ler. A menu appears. Select Manage Sports Alerts.
  • Page 177 Satellite radio The station last selected is switched to mute Displaying information until the update has been completed. Satel- lite radio mode is not available during this process. Once the update has been completed, the satellite radio basic menu appears. If the channel previously selected is still available, this channel will be played.
  • Page 179 Your COMAND equipment ....178 Activating media mode ....178 Audio/video mode ......179 Media search ........185 Media Register ........188 ® Bluetooth audio mode ....192 Operation with the Media Inter- face ............ 198 Video DVD mode ....... 200 Picture viewer ........

  • Page 180: Your Comand Equipment

    Activating media mode Your COMAND equipment Button activation To call up the media menu: press the Õ These operating instructions describe all button. the standard and optional equipment of The last media source you have set is dis- your COMAND system, as available at the played.

  • Page 181: Switching On Automatically

    Audio/video mode To select Media in media mode: slide 5 not change. Only the music from the last and press the controller. inserted CD/DVD will be played. The menu appears with the available media sources. Audio/video mode To select the media source: turn the con- troller and press to confirm.
  • Page 182 Audio/video mode ess the CD. COMAND plays only one session Copy-protected iTunes ® music files with and gives priority to the audio CD session. the .m4p file extension are not supported. COMAND supports the following video for- File structure of a data carrier mats: When you create a disc with compressed DVD-V...

  • Page 183: Inserting

    Audio/video mode Selecting an active partition Inserting and removing a disc from the single CD/DVD drive To select Options in the media menu bar: turn and press the controller. Before inserting or removing a CD/DVD, Select Select Active Partition. ensure that the cup holder is empty. To insert: press the þ...

  • Page 184: Connecting Usb Devices

    Audio/video mode Connecting USB devices Graphic time display Cover view (if available) There are two USB ports in the stowage space under the armrest. Connect the USB device to the USB port. Inserting and ejecting an SD memory If the corresponding media display is visi- card ble, the medium is played and the files are Important safety notes...

  • Page 185: Audio/Video Mode

    Audio/video mode Playback options In media mode, slide 6 the controller. The media menu bar is shown. To select Options: turn and press the con- troller. Playing similar tracks To select Play More Like This: turn and press the controller. COMAND automatically creates and plays Direct track entry a track list with similar tracks.

  • Page 186: Search Menu

    Audio/video mode To select the Save Files to Media Reg‐ Pause and playback function ister option: turn and press the controller. To pause playback: in audio/video mode, A menu appears ( page 188). slide 6 the controller. The media menu bar is shown. To activate Ë...

  • Page 187: Gracenote ® Media Database

    Media search In media mode, slide 6 the controller. ded retrospectively to the internal Grace- The media menu bar is shown. ® note database. To select Search: turn and press the con- An Internet connection is required for this troller. page 151).

  • Page 188: Current Tracklist

    Media search The categories are displayed according to the Podcasts data available. Audiobooks The categories are available as soon as the entire media content has been read and Starting the media search analyzed. In media mode, slide 6 the controller. If the same device is reconnected with The media menu bar is shown.

  • Page 189: Media Search

    Media search Select a music track. Selecting by cover The track is played. The basic menu for the active media source is shown. To exit the selection list: press the % button. Keyword search To select Select By Cover in the category list: turn and press the controller.

  • Page 190: Media Register

    COMAND may result in the loss of music files stored in the MEDIA REGISTER. Copying files to the MEDIA REGISTER Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data. General notes You can copy photos, music files and videos...

  • Page 191: Media Register

    Media Register 2. Selecting files USB storage device Data can only be copied from an MP3 player if this can be configured as a mass storage device. Video files from DVD-V cannot be copied. While copying, several functions will not be available.

  • Page 192: Renaming/Deleting Files

    Media Register To select Target Folder: turn and press To select Options: turn and press the con- the controller. troller. Select a folder. Select Manage Media Register. Select Continue. Select Rename / Delete Files. The file list is displayed. To select Start: press the controller. The copying procedure starts and is shown To highlight the selected files: turn and in the progress bar.

  • Page 193: Tion

    Media Register Deleting all files Calling up memory space info ! In order to prevent malfunctions, do not use COMAND during this time. This function deletes all files from the MEDIA REGISTER. In media mode: press the Õ button. The menu appears with the available media sources.
  • Page 194 Bluetooth ® device list ® The Bluetooth audio device must support page 193) ® the A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth audio Mercedes-Benz recommends authorizing a profiles. ® mobile phone in Bluetooth telephony ® Bluetooth visibility page 114). ® Certain Bluetooth audio devices do not ®...

  • Page 195: Bluetooth ® Audio Mode

    ® Bluetooth audio mode If the mobile phone that is connected only ® supports two Bluetooth profiles at the same time, COMAND functions may behave as follows: when connecting to the Internet, play- ® back is stopped on the Bluetooth audio device.

  • Page 196: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth -capable mobile via Secure Simple Pairing. COMAND cre- phones can be found on the Internet at ates a six-digit code, which is displayed on http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ both devices that are to be connected connect. ® For some Bluetooth...

  • Page 197: Displaying Details

    ® Bluetooth audio mode If the No Bluetooth Audio Device Con‐ To select Details: turn and press the con- nected message appears, you have two troller. The following information concerning the ® options to reconnect the Bluetooth audio selected mobile phone is shown: device.

  • Page 198: Tooth ® Audio Device Has Been Stopped

    ® Bluetooth audio mode To select Media: turn and press the con- ® Switching to Bluetooth audio mode troller. Basic display To select Bluetooth Audio: turn and press the controller. ® COMAND activates the Bluetooth audio device. The basic display then appears. Playback starts.

  • Page 199: Selecting A Track

    ® Bluetooth audio mode Switch the multifunction steering wheel to the media menu (see the vehicle Operator's Manual). To skip forwards or backwards to a track: press the 9 or : button on the multifunction steering wheel. Rapid scroll: press and hold the 9 or : button on the multifunction steer- ing wheel until the desired track is reached.

  • Page 200: Operation With The Media Interface

    Operation with the Media Interface Selecting playback options Media Interface basic display To select Options: turn and press the con- troller. Select Playback Mode. A # dot indicates the current setting. Select the desired option. If you select Random Track List, you will see a corresponding message in the display or selection window.

  • Page 201: Search

    The category list appears. benz-mobile.com/. Then follow the instruc- tions in the "Media Interface" section. Overview Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis- tance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes The following categories are listed: (1-800-367-6372) (for the USA) or Customer Current Tracklist Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).

  • Page 202: Video Dvd Mode

    Video DVD mode Video function To select a category, e.g. Current Track‐ list: turn and press the controller. If playable video files are found, they will be The selection list appears. played by COMAND. Select the required track. To switch on full-screen mode: press the controller in the basic display.

  • Page 203: Notes On Discs

    COMAND is set to region code 1 at the factory. This setting can be changed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. It is also General notes possible to play video DVDs with a different Notes on discs region code, provided that they are pro- duced in accordance with the PAL or NTSC ! Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs.

  • Page 204: Full-Screen Mode

    Video DVD mode Function restrictions To show the DVD basic display in full- screen mode: slide 6 the controller. Depending on the DVD, certain functions or The video menu appears. actions may not function at all. The symbol K Press the controller. appears in the display.

  • Page 205: Dvd's Control Menu

    Video DVD mode Zoom To set the picture format: turn and press the controller. The dot before the menu entry shows the selected format. DVD's control menu Most DVDs have their own control menu To activate or deactivate: check or uncheck which can be operated using the controller.

  • Page 206: Overview Of Dvd Functions

    Video DVD mode Operating the video menu Shows the DVD basic display Confirms entry in control menu To show: in full-screen video mode, slide 6 the controller. Navigates DVD lists To hide: slide 5 the controller. Jumps to the start of the scene Displays camera perspectives To select the next or previous scene: turn the controller clockwise/counter-clock-...

  • Page 207: Picture Viewer

    Picture viewer To call up Display camera perspectives: Picture viewer turn and press the controller General notes Stop function If there are pictures on the active data medium, you can view them on the COMAND Show the DVD functions ( page 204).

  • Page 208: Starting A Slide Show

    Picture viewer Searching for pictures on other data Changing the picture view media In the directory list, slide 8 the control- ler. The device list appears. Press the controller. The image menu appears. To select Turn Clockwise: turn and press the controller.

  • Page 209: Sound

    Your COMAND equipment ....208 Sound settings ........208 ® Burmester surround sound sys- tem ............. 209...

  • Page 210: Sound Settings

    Sound settings Your COMAND equipment Setting treble, mid-range and bass These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your COMAND system, as available at the time of going to print. Country-specific dif- ferences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here.

  • Page 211: Calling Up The Sound Menu

    ® Burmester surround sound system Call up the sound menu ( page 208). Overview of Burmester ® surround sound sys- Turn the controller until Balance/Fader brought to the front and then slide 6 the Function Options controller. To activate the menu for balance and fader: Equalizer Sets treble, mid- press the controller.

  • Page 212: Balance/Fader

    ® Burmester surround sound system To adjust the surround sound for Front, Adjusting the balance/fader Rear Seats: slide 9 the control- ler. The right-hand rotary menu is activated. To set the desired Surround focus: turn the controller. The menu symbol, text and image show the selected setting.
  • Page 213 Your COMAND equipment ....212 Weather forecasts ......212...

  • Page 214: Daily Forecast

    Weather forecasts Depending on which scale has been selected, Your COMAND equipment the weather map can display the following weather data with symbols: These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment for your rain radar COMAND system, as available at the time of storm characteristics going to print.
  • Page 215 Weather forecasts Deactivating To select SIRIUS Weather: turn and press the controller. Press %. The information chart shows the daily fore- cast at the current vehicle position. You see the following information: Displaying detailed information the date and time of the weather message received last information on the current weather (tem- perature, cloud cover) and forecast for the...
  • Page 216 Weather forecasts Option 1: selecting the area in the infor- mation chart To select Position in the information chart: turn and press the controller. To select the current vehicle position: select Current Position from the menu. COMAND receives the weather data for the current vehicle position from the nearest weather station and displays it automati- cally.

  • Page 217: Weather Map

    Weather forecasts To select state/province or city: enter the Select a preset using the controller. first few letters by turning and pressing the Press and hold the controller until you hear controller. a tone. To switch to the list without the character The area is entered on the selected preset.

  • Page 218: Showing/Hiding The Menu

    Weather forecasts Changing the scale Explanation of the layers on the weather map Turn the controller. The scale bar appears. Menu item Radar Map Turn until the desired scale is set. Displays the rain radar as a colored area in all map scales.
  • Page 219 Weather forecasts Sample displays of weather data in the Displaying weather fronts: Activate the Atmospheric Pressure dis- play level ( page 216). Displaying the rain radar: If weather data is available, the weather Activate the Radar Map display level map will then display the weather fronts. page 216).
  • Page 220 Weather forecasts Weather Explanation front Stationary The weather front moves front minimally. The weather remains changeable in this (red and blue area. line with red semi-circles and blue tri- angles) You can find out detailed information on a Occlusion When the faster cold front cyclone in the Storm Guide ( page 220).

  • Page 221: Legend

    Weather forecasts Time stamp Region of origin Category The time stamp shows when the weather data Northwestern Name of tropical storm was created by the weather station. Pacific Ocean (Typhoon) A time stamp corresponds to the time at the Northwestern Name of tropical storm vehicle's current position.

  • Page 222: Storm Overview

    Weather forecasts Select Storm Watch. Showing storm details: Select Show Symbols for Storm Areas Select Details. Map. You see detailed information about the Depending on the previous setting, activate selected storm. O or deactivate ª the display of areas in red.

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